Transmigrated into a cunning princess, she sets her sights on a celibate royal uncle.

"Ah Xi is my person, don't even think about doing anything wicked!"

Huo Jingxuan pulled Jiang Xi behind him, using his tall frame to block Shang Que's gaze, and warned him.

Huo Jingxuan was described by Shang Que as cold-blooded, wise, and now also as a jealous person.

He did like Jiang Xi, but it was the kind of liking a sect patriarch has for a genius disciple.

He has vowed to devote his life to medical research and to have no interest in romantic love.

Therefore, he scoffed at Huo Jingxuan's wariness, displaying an arrogant expression as if a summer insect could not comprehend ice.

Meanwhile, in the capital, the conflict between the Xu and Xie families had reached a fever pitch.

When the Xu family proposed a marriage exchange, Xie Jiayun was furious and privately cursed the Xu family as toads trying to eat swan meat, refusing to give in for the time being.

However, just three days after the Xu family proposed the marriage exchange, Xu Maoqing's only mentally challenged son, Xu Changsheng, died tragically in the street.

First, he was knocked to the ground by a galloping, mad horse, and then a group of assassins in black emerged from all directions.

They not only beheaded Xu Changsheng, but also tattooed the four characters "delusional" on his body.

Upon learning this, Xu Maoqing was devastated and nearly fainted from crying. He took the matter to the imperial court, demanding that the Xie family pay for the murder with their lives!

However, the assassin was not hired by the Xie family, and Xie Jiayun naturally refused to admit it, so the two argued fiercely in the court.

After court, Xie Jiayun returned to his residence, still indignant.

Xie Jiayun's deputy general, Zhou Chen, offered him a suggestion: "Pillar of State, this matter was not done by our Xie family, but all the evidence points to us. Could it be that someone is framing us?"

Zhou Chen's words were a wake-up call. Xie Jiayun had been so busy arguing with Xu Maoqing these past few days that he hadn't even had a chance to calmly consider what was going on.

"The Prince of Wang and Prince An who spread the rumors has a close relationship with the Regent. I'm afraid that the Regent may have been behind Miss Sun's affair."

The Xu family just proposed a marriage exchange, and Xu Maoqing's only son has been brutally murdered in the street. All the evidence points to the Xie family; they might just be trying to incite infighting between the Xu and Xie families!

Upon hearing this, Xie Jiayun felt it made perfect sense: "You're right, this must have been done by the Regent, who wanted to reap the benefits without lifting a finger!"

The Xu family is now convinced that our Xie family killed them, and they won't listen to anything we say. So the only way is to bring down the Regent as soon as possible!

Zhou Chen nodded: "The Pillar of State's words make sense!"

"But I even sought out Longyue of the Seven Star Hall, yet I still came up empty-handed. Huo Jingxuan is surrounded by a multitude of experts. How can we possibly bring him down?"

Xie Jiayun was in a bit of a dilemma.

Zhou Chen explained, "Longyue's failure last time was due to an accident, so why not give him another chance to try!"

“Okay!” Xie Jiayun agreed to Zhou Chen’s suggestion.

When news of Xu Changsheng's death reached Huo Jingxuan in Yingzhou...

Huo Jingxuan was invited by Huo Jingtian and his sister to take a winter boat trip on the lake.

According to Yingzhou custom, a night market gathering is held on both sides of Ronghu Lake every winter when the first snow falls.

There were acrobatics, dragon and lion dances, and fireworks displays.

There are also many pleasure boats and pleasure barges in the middle of the lake for enjoying all of this.

"Buy flowers! Buy flowers!"

On the lake, a girl of about twelve or thirteen years old was rowing a small boat to sell branches of winter plum blossoms.

Jiang Xi stood at the head of the bed, handed over some money, and bought seven or eight branches.

The fragrance of wintersweet is delicate and refreshing, and its aroma is invigorating.

Huo Jingxuan kept an eye on Jiang Xi's every move while listening to Han Chuan's report.

Finally, he curled his thin lips into a smile and said, "It seems that he has finally decided to make his move!"

Han Chuan was somewhat confused: "Your Highness means..."

Huo Jingxuan didn't explain, but instead shook his wide sleeves and said, "Let's set off back to the capital tomorrow!"

Anyway, things in Yingzhou are pretty much settled.

Han Chuan immediately clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Yes!"

After instructing Han Chuan, Huo Jingxuan walked to the bow of the boat and looked at Jiang Xi, who was holding a bunch of winter plum blossoms: "You like plum blossoms?"

Jiang Xi nodded without hesitation: "I like it. Even on a cliff of ice a hundred feet high, a flower branch still blooms. It doesn't compete for spring, but only heralds its arrival. When the mountain flowers are in full bloom, she smiles among them!"

"Hmm...whose poem is this?"

"Why couldn't I have written it myself?"

"You don't have that kind of writing talent!"

"puff!"

Okay, Jiang Xi admits that Huo Jingxuan does indeed know her very well.

"A truly great person!"

Huo Jingxuan raised an eyebrow: "I don't know him?"

"Of course!" Jiang Xi gave him a look that said, "How could you possibly know him?"

After all, this is a great man who was born only after thousands of years!

Huo Jingxuan lowered his gaze, gathering his thoughts: "Get ready, we're returning to the capital tomorrow!"

Jiang Xi looked up at Huo Jingxuan in surprise: "Has something happened in the capital?"

Huo Jingxuan no longer hesitated to speak frankly about Jiang Xi, so he said directly, "Xu Changsheng is dead!"

"What?" Jiang Xi was so shocked she almost fell off the bow of the boat.

"Why are you so surprised?" Huo Jingxuan pulled her along and made her stand inside.

"Xu Changsheng is dead? You killed him?" Jiang Xi was still shocked.

After all, Xu Changsheng was an idiot, how could he be so innocent?

Hearing Jiang Xi ask this, Huo Jingxuan's thin lips curled into a mocking smile: "Even you think so!"

Jiang Xi grabbed Huo Jingxuan's sleeve: "Isn't that right? You killed Xu Changsheng and framed Xie Jiayun, so the Xu and Xie families will definitely be at odds forever!"

"This would indeed make the Xu and Xie families irreconcilable enemies, but Xu Changsheng has made a grave mistake. Why should I take out a fool as an example?"

Huo Jingxuan was so angry he vomited blood, but he still had to patiently explain to Jiang Xi.

Jiang Xi knew Huo Jingxuan was angry, and subconsciously shrank her neck: "But haven't you always been like this?"

Back then, he killed so many ministers and palace eunuchs just like that.

Faced with widespread condemnation, did he ever offer a single word of explanation?

Isn't it normal for her to think that way? Is it really necessary to care about her thoughts?

Huo Jingxuan also tried to convince himself of this, but he found that he really couldn't ignore Jiang Xi's thoughts.

Even a disappointed look from the little girl made him feel uneasy and restless.

"Someone is trying to use you as a tool to do their dirty work. Anyway, be careful on your way back and try not to leave my sight!"

Huo Jingxuan, annoyed, gave her his instructions. Seeing Jiang Xi lost in thought, he couldn't help but raise his voice and ask, "Did you hear me?"

"Oh, I heard you!" Jiang Xi quickly snapped out of her thoughts and obediently replied.

If Xu Changsheng wasn't killed by Huo Jingxuan, and someone wanted to use the Xie family as a tool to kill Huo Jingxuan, who would be the most likely candidate?

Could it be... someone on the throne?

When this idea popped into Jiang Xi's head, she was startled.

Jiang Gu was someone Huo Jingxuan was determined to help rise to power!

But if you look at it from another perspective, who would want to be controlled by others for their entire life?

If it really is Jiang Gu, then it makes sense!

Serves him right, who told him not to support his elder brother? But... but why is she worried?

No, no, no, her mind cannot be swayed any further.

When I get back this time, I must find the Cold Crow Token as soon as possible and then leave Huo Jingxuan for good!